ostrich

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Recent Examples of ostrich The Ostrich Festival aims to provide a unique and entertaining experience for visitors while highlighting the city's historical connection to ostrich farming. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026 Researchers have discovered and analyzed the world’s oldest geometric patterns on 60,000-year-old ostrich egg fragments, revealing the complex cognition that eventually enabled Homo sapiens to invent writing. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026 Crafted from vegan ostrich leather and available in various neutrals and fun, bright colors, this shoulder purse can make quite the statement. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026 Key trends and materials showcased at Mipel included hair calf and suede, as well as croc and ostrich prints. Katie Abel, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ostrich
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ostrich
Noun
  • Rough Creek Lodge had antelope sausage in a garlic roll with a chimichurri sauce.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Dry fields are also vulnerable to noxious weeds like leafy spurge and toadflax, which are toxic to cattle and unpalatable to native ungulates like deer and pronghorn antelope.
    Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Much like the more popular hobby of bird watching for certain types of rare birds, there are Connecticut herpetologists and photographers that seek out rare snakes.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Sea snakes also occupy the shallow coastal waters of the UAE.
    Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Teigen added dark-wash denim, oversized Chanel sunglasses, and a brown crocodile handbag.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The crocodile’s rare appearance represented a disheartening degradation but a hopeful sign of what the Niger Delta, if salvaged, can still become — an eco-diverse paradise akin to the Amazon or Costa Rica, that feeds its populace and attracts foreign visitors wanting to witness nature’s glory.
    Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Pretty rainbow carrots are the perfect companion for this lemony roasted chicken.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The jerk chicken is rubbed in a sweet honey glaze.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Southport is about a 160-mile drive southeast from downtown Raleigh and alligator are native to the area.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The menu features crowd-pleasing staples like shrimp and grits, hush puppies, and pimento cheese, while more adventurous eaters can try fried alligator.
    Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In a year that saw mostly pastel gowns, Robbie went bold with a snakeskin-print gown and a black clutch from The Row.
    Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Case in point: The marble fireplace in his home has custom, Art Deco inspired molding, rendered in bold turquoise snakeskin.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Wearing nothing but gas masks, Hal and Lois sneak inside the noxious home to do the deed in privacy from their kids.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Wear them to work with a pair of cute loafers and a spring blouse, or dress them down with a tee and your favorite sneaks for a comfy-casual look.
    Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Get Tough Purchase ones made from cowhide, goatskin, or pigskin leather or abrasion-resistant canvas that will be harder for thorns to penetrate.
    Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The first violins were strung with sheep intestines, while early timpanis bore heads made from goatskin.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026

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“Ostrich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ostrich. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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